Claude Puel : We Aren’t Intrested In Selling Jose Fonte

Southampton Manager Claude Puel has dismissed suggestions Southampton will look to sell captain Jose Fonte in the January transfer window.

Fonte, who has just 18 months remaining on his contract at St Mary’s, revealed on Wednesday he would not be offered an extended deal by the Saints.

“It’s not true, about not playing so he can move in January,” he told a press conference.

“We prepare for an important game and for me it is only important to speak about the team and the game – other things concerning individuals is not part of the collective or important for me – about Jose or not.”